Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moabitica
ID:
50049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm. & Nábělek ex Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 63: 60 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049378

Common Names

  • Moab Thistle
  • Moab Cirsium
  • Cousinia Moab

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Description

Cousinia moabitica (also called Moab's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Middle East. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia moabitica is a plant native to the Mediterranean region and is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia moabitica is yellow with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia moabitica can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or directly outdoors. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Cousinia moabitica

Cousinia moabitica is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

Cousinia moabitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia moabitica?

Cousinia moabitica

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia moabitica?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Cousinia moabitica?

Spring and summer

Species in the Cousinia genus

Cousinia peduncularis, Cousinia ortholepis, Cousinia sagittata, Cousinia stenophylla, Cousinia fetissowi, Cousinia amoena, Cousinia porphyrostephana, Cousinia griffithiana, Cousinia polycephala, Cousinia falconeri, Cousinia erivanensis, Cousinia hypoleuca, Cousinia pseudolanata, Cousinia albertoregelia, Cousinia eriobasis, Cousinia glabriseta, Cousinia kerstanii, Cousinia sakawensis, Cousinia subscaposa, Cousinia stricta, Cousinia oopoda, Cousinia bienerti, Cousinia chejrabadensis, Cousinia polytimetica, Cousinia novissima, Cousinia kuramensis, Cousinia dubia, Cousinia pulchra, Cousinia cavarae, Cousinia heterogenetos, Cousinia scariosa, Cousinia pygmaea, Cousinia mucida, Cousinia agelocephala, Cousinia pseudostenolepis, Cousinia tscherneviae, Cousinia longifolia, Cousinia cymbolepis, Cousinia linczewskii, Cousinia ecbatanensis, Cousinia pichleriana, Cousinia stahliana, Cousinia arctotidifolia, Cousinia hybrida, Cousinia omphalodes, Cousinia tedshenica, Cousinia arenaria, Cousinia alaica, Cousinia syrdarjensis, Cousinia crassipes,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14790: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
František Nábělek (1884-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nábělek' in the authors string.